The Evolution of Kurt Carr
The man from Connecticut with a plan! Meet Kurt Carr.
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Humble Beginnings - Before he was a gospel maestro, Kurt Carr was just a modest kid from Connecticut living his life. In his early teens he became more interested in church and began participating in the music department of the one which he attended. (Photo: GospoCentric Records)
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Pursuing the Dream - Kurt would eventually take his passion for music with him to college. He attended UConn and majored in classical music. (Photo: Greg Campbell/Getty Images for Verizon Wireless)
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Musical Director - Carr's career began to take off when hired as the musical director for the late Rev. James Cleveland, who passed away in the early '90s. In 2005, Carr produced a tribute medley to the reverend that featured Cleveland's daughter. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
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His Own Group - Carr continued to elevate his style when he introduced the Kurt Carr Singers in 1989. The group was comprised of six members and has continued to grow over the years. (Photo: Moses Robinson/Getty Images for Stellar Awards)
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Gospel Taste Maker - In 2009, Kurt Carr, Michael Davis and Marvin Sapp judged How Sweet the Sound, a gospel talent competition. Carr's expertise as a judge has only added to his merits as a gospel music authority.(Photo: Greg Campbell/Getty Images for Verizon Wireless)
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Lifetime of Gospel - Carr was the recipient of the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Annual Stellar Awards, which took place on January 19, 2013. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for The Stellar Awards)